I hadn't spoken with Mark DuBois of Distinctive Industries in ages. Out of the blue, I decided to call him. Through the years, Mark and I have brainstormed a lot of ideas for Fords old and new. Chatting with Mark has always been an opportunity to dream spin and conceive new ideas. One idea born of our good conversation is the new Mustang trunk carpet kit from Distinctive Industries, available from Texas Mustang Parts. This is one of those "Why didn't someone think of this before?" ideas that seems so natural for a vintage-Ford trunk area.
Mark drove up to my Southern California high-desert home with three Distinctive Industries trunk carpet kits for '65-'68 Mustangs in black, red, and blue. Every factory color is available, plus a few more we haven't even thought of. We gave each of them a look, then installed the black one in a '67 Mustang hardtop.
(above & right) The Mustang...
(above & right) The Mustang Trunk Carpet Kit by Distinctive Industries, available fromTexas Mustang, is a five-piece arrangement that's easy to install. Theseatback segment goes in first; then, the quarter-panel segments. Afterthat, the trunk floor and tailpanel. This kit is available in the samecarpet types and colors for interiors. Custom colors are also available.
Our trunk creates installation...
Our trunk creates installation challenges because we have a soundsystem. The sound system can be covered, which isn't advisable due toheat concerns. Or you can remove the equipment, install the carpet, andreinstall the equipment.